In Japan's police system, Hattori Heizo's rank of Superintendent General is already at a high level, second only to the only Superintendent General of Police in the country.
Normally, the police headquarters of each prefecture have relatively independent command authority. However, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's highest-ranking officer, Superintendent General Hakuba, has a certain degree of jurisdiction over the local police headquarters.
"What instructions does Director Bai Ma have?"
Upon hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Hattori Heizo froze, his eyes, which had been squinting, suddenly opened, a hint of surprise flashing in them.
"I heard there's been a series of murders in Osaka Prefecture recently. Inspector Hattori, as the Osaka Prefectural Police Chief, are you aware of that?"
Chief Inspector Hakuba sat in his office at the Metropolitan Police Department, staring intently at the thick stack of complaint letters in front of him, his fingers tapping lightly on the table as if he were pondering some important issue.
"This case was my fault. Please rest assured, Chief Inspector Hakuba, our Osaka Police Department will do everything in our power to bring the culprit to justice as soon as possible!"
Although he didn't know why such an ordinary murder case would alarm Director Hakuba, hearing the director's obviously questioning tone on the phone, Hattori Heizo quickly admitted his mistake and then offered a solution.
"Haha, that's good. Let's resolve this quickly and give the citizens of Osaka an explanation, otherwise people will think that we police officers are a bunch of incompetent good-for-nothings!"
Director Bai Ma said something with a hidden meaning.
That's a bit serious.
Hattori Heizo, who was known for his strictness and high demands on his subordinates, immediately frowned.
However, he couldn't say anything.
On the one hand, the other party was his superior; on the other hand, the case was indeed still unsolved, and the Osaka police were to blame.
"I understand, Director Bai Ma!"
The two exchanged work reports on the phone for a while longer, when Director Hakuba suddenly seemed to remember something and casually asked, "Oh, by the way! Inspector Hattori, some whistleblower reports targeting you personally were delivered to me today. Do you know the details?"
Upon hearing this, Hattori Heizo's expression immediately turned serious.
He suddenly realized why Director White Horse had treated him, a police superintendent, so badly just because of a murder case; he had been waiting for this!
"May I ask who reported me, Director Hakuba, and what did they report me for?" Hattori Heizo asked in a serious tone.
Hattori Heizo wasn't too worried about these whistleblower letters. He could confidently say that he had always been diligent and conscientious in his position as Inspector General of Police, and had never neglected his duties in the slightest.
However, Director Hakuba didn't see it that way. He picked up a letter of complaint from the table, and his voice gradually grew louder. "The person who reported Inspector Hattori is your Osaka Restoration Party leader, Representative Matsui. The complaint alleges abuse of power."
"Inspector Hattori, what do you have to say?"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible, Director Hakuba! I, Hattori Heizo, can vouch for my reputation: I have never abused my power in any way!"
Hattori Heizo jumped up from his chair, his face filled with shock and disbelief.
He originally thought it was just some ordinary citizens or colleagues reporting him, but he never expected that a member of parliament would personally come forward to report him, and that it was the leader of the Ishinkai, the largest political party in Osaka.
This made things very troublesome and serious.
"Of course I believe you, Heizo, wouldn't do such a thing, but what if someone uses your name to abuse their power?" Director Hakuba's attitude softened slightly. After all, they had been superior and subordinate for many years, and he didn't want to make the situation too ugly.
"Who is it?" Hattori Heizo's face instantly turned extremely gloomy, his entire expression twisted tightly together, appearing unusually serious and exuding a chilling aura.
“Hattori Heiji, your son,” Director Hakuba said slowly.
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Wow, this is so delicious!
Xiao Lan was overjoyed. She lowered her head and ate the steaming bowl of clear broth ramen, looking completely satisfied, and even shouted it out loud.
"It's just a little bland." Ai said calmly, taking a spoonful of soup and tasting it carefully.
They came here specifically to try this famous ramen restaurant in Osaka.
"Nan, are you done? The ramen is getting cold!" Xiao Lan looked up and shouted loudly towards the entrance of the ramen shop.
"Okay, I'll be right there." Yuzuru, who was making a phone call in front of the ramen shop, smiled and waved to Ran before continuing into the phone, "Alright, then please ask the lovely Sonoko to tell Auntie for me to thank her."
"Hehe, Nan, are you sure you don't want to solve this all at once?" Sonoko asked with a grin on the other end of the phone.
"No need, I can play with the rest on my own." Yu Shengnan replied calmly with a slight upturn of his lips.
"Okay, then have fun with Xiaolan."
After hanging up the phone, Yuzuru stretched and walked towards the ramen shop. He was quite satisfied with the Suzuki family's efficiency.
I only found out about what happened here in the morning, and by noon the report had already been delivered to the Superintendent General's desk.
That speed is truly amazing!
If he hadn't had other ideas, Suzuki Tomoko would have really used the Suzuki family's powerful influence in the political world to launch a full-scale attack on Hattori Heizo.
At that time, even if Hattori Heizo doesn't die, he'll be skinned alive.
"Nan, come and try it, it's really delicious!" As soon as Xiaolan saw Yuzuru Nan return, she quickly stood up and pulled out a chair for him, urging him to try the ramen with a look of anticipation.
"Alright, alright, I want to see just how delicious the ramen that Xiaolan raved about really is." Yu Shengnan said with a smile, dotingly, before plopping down in a chair.
"Hmm, it tastes really good!" Yu Shengnan picked up a mouthful of ramen, put it in his mouth, chewed it carefully, and nodded in satisfaction.
The broth was crystal clear, and although the flavor was a bit bland, it was very appetizing.
It's true that a great reputation is well-deserved; it certainly has its unique merits.
"Is the matter resolved?" Ai, who had finished eating, tilted her head slightly and asked Yuzuru softly.
"Slurp~ Hmm, I guess I've rid the people of a menace." Hearing Ai's question, Yuzuru took a sip of ramen and boasted a little.
Ai nodded thoughtfully, silently feeling sorry for that dark-skinned boy.
I hope he doesn't get beaten to death by his own father.
After all, there aren't many people left who can find fun for her alongside her number one guinea pig.
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